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History


The Legacy Lives On
Founded by Bill & Debbie, Bauernschmidt their son Ryan and daughter and Kelly Bauernschmidt McCann, Billy’s Legacy Foundation was established in 2007 to honor the life and light of Billy Bauernschmidt--a son, brother, and friend who left a lasting impact on everyone he met.
After Billy’s tragic passing in 2006, our mission became clear: to celebrate his memory by supporting the causes and communities he cared about most.
During his short but powerful life, Billy faced adversity with strength and compassion. He traveled to New Orleans to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, journeyed to Juarez, Mexico to restore an orphanage, and was selected for an Outward Bound leadership program that pushed him to grow even further. Sadly, that final trip was his last.
In 2008, we proudly helped to complete The Summit--a dedicated youth space at Trinity Assembly of God in West Chester, PA, created in Billy’s honor. Since then, we’ve continued to support updates to The Summit and have expanded our reach by providing scholarships to youth across the U.S. who, like Billy, have faced adversity but are determined chase their dreams.
Now, in a powerful new chapter, Billy’s Legacy Foundation continues its mission with renewed purpose and impact. This next step reflects our deep commitment to empowerment—especially for those who are neurodiverse or facing hardship—by providing access to meaningful programs, resources, and educational opportunities.
We believe every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

Billy's Baptism

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Why "The Summit?"

The Bauernschmidt family named the youth center “The Summit” after one of Billy’s inspiring journal entries while away on a missions trip in New Mexico:
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THE SUMMIT – NEW MEXICO
Journal Entry – 8/09/06
Jesus, you’re everything to me ……
Before the summer I wasn’t praising you,
let alone running after you. I know that,
that’s what I’m supposed to be doing.
My ultimate goal is to give everything to you
and be whole heartedly a follower of you Lord.
I pray that you give me the strength to do that.
LORD I will never stop praising you for
all the things you’ve done for me.
Lord, look at all you’ve done for me.
I know that I’m not worthy, that’s why I need to
be following and praising you with everything
I have in me. Lord, I will never stray.
I LOVE YOU LORD, and
I WILL RUN AFTER YOU !!
I’LL BE YOURS FOREVER
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-Billy Bauernschmidt

Billy's Family

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Bauernschmidt Family (Jeff, Kelly, Ryan, Bill, Billy, Debbie)
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Billy & Ryan Bauernschmidt

MISSION STATEMENT

Billy’s Legacy Foundation honors Billy’s dream of changing lives.
We are dedicated to supporting those facing hardship, including individuals who are neurodiverse or have disabilities.

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